Use of Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) as Primary Contractor Identification: FAR Section Affected: 52.204-6

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
9000-0145 Supporting Statement-April-28-2016.doc Supporting Statement A	2016-04-28

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
36704	Use of Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) as Primary Contractor Identification: FAR Section Affected: 52.204-6	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 9000-0145	ICR Reference No: 201604-9000-008
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201204-9000-003
Agency/Subagency: FAR	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Use of Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) as Primary Contractor Identification: FAR Section Affected: 52.204-6
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 06/30/2016
	Date Received in OIRA: 04/28/2016
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2019	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2016
Responses	66,210	0	116,037
Time Burden (Hours)	11,031	0	2,804
Cost Burden (Dollars)	419,176	0	0

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Abstract: The Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number is the nine-digit identification number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet Information Services to an establishment. The Government uses the DUNS number to identify contractors in reporting to the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS). The FPDS provides a comprehensive mechanism for assembling, organizing, and presenting contract placement data for the Federal Government. Federal agencies report data on all contracts in excess of $3,000 to the Federal Procurement Data Center that collects, processes, and disseminates official statistical data on Federal contracting.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 6860	02/09/2016
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 24613	04/26/2016
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Use of Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) as Primary Contractor Identification: FAR Section Affected: 52.204-6

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	66,210	116,037	0	-49,827	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	11,031	2,804	0	8,227	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	419,176	0	0	419,176	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The public burden has increased due to the change in the number of unique vendors reported in FPDS for FY 2015.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $50,312

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 04/28/2016

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